How much does the workshop cost?

The three-session package is $50 per person and includes the opportunity to sit in on an audition; a single class is $20.

Where do I meet for the class?

Meet at 5501 Jefferson Ave, Midland, MI 48640, USA — the stated meeting point for all sessions.

Is there an age requirement?

Adults 16 and older may participate.

Do I need prior acting experience?

Prior audition experience is helpful but not required; the class focuses on observation and decision-making skills usable by most actors.

Can I record the auditions I observe?

No—recording is not allowed unless explicit permission is granted, to protect auditioning actors’ privacy and the integrity of the session.

What if the workshop doesn’t reach minimum enrollment?

The class requires at least six people to run; organizers will notify registrants if the session is canceled or rescheduled.

Behind the Casting Desk: Flip the Table Acting Workshop in Midland | Theater

Flip the Table: Acting from the Other Side runs out of 5501 Jefferson Ave, Midland, MI, and it’s an inside look at the choices casting teams make. This three-session workshop (Thursdays, July 9, 23, and 30, 7:00–8:30 p.m.) invites actors 16 and up to trade scripts for score sheets, practicing evaluation, direction, and decision-making. Choose the three-class package ($50) to sit in with a local director during an audition or drop into a single session for $20. Preregistration is required and the class needs a minimum of six people to run.

The room itself is simple and functional: an audition table, a single lamp that throws the performer into relief, folding chairs for observers, and a small rehearsal area. Those features matter because this class trains you to read choices under pressure—the way a casting director reads a pause, a breath, or a specific vocal color. The standout element isn’t a scenic vista but the perspective shift: you’ll learn how context, note-giving, and frame affect performance, and you’ll return to your own work with the sharper instincts of someone who now understands casting priorities.

In practical terms, expect structured observation exercises, guided feedback from a local director, and brief coaching moments that show how a tiny change shifts a performance. The format mirrors real-world auditions: time limits, quick notes, and decisions. That simulated pressure is the biggest value; actors leave better able to prioritize choices and sustain a clearer through-line in scenes.

Midland’s arts community supports this kind of hands-on learning, and the workshop taps local industry experience without pretending to be a conservatory. The class’s cultural relevance is straightforward: it bridges the gap between actor and decision-maker in a mid-sized city where community theaters and regional casting intersect.

Why book this? If you want to stop guessing what a director wants and start anticipating choices, this workshop gives you the rehearsal you won’t get onstage. It’s work that converts into confidence in auditions, tighter auditions reels, and clearer direction in callbacks.

Practical details: meet at 5501 Jefferson Ave; adults 16 and older; preregistration required; minimum six participants. Bring a willingness to watch closely, take notes, and deliver concise, actionable feedback—skills that will pay dividends both in front of and behind the table.

The workshop also includes the opportunity to observe an actual audition when scheduled; sitting in with a local director gives context to casting notes, exposure to slate etiquette, and a chance to ask brief debrief questions after sessions. Participants report quicker audition prep, clearer slate work, and fewer self-corrections on tape. Space is limited, and organizers emphasize respect for the auditioning actors: no recording unless given permission, and quiet observation is required to preserve professional conditions always.